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Article Word Counts
Album review
250 to 500 words, though 4 star album reviews must exceed 350 words and 4.5 and 5 star album reviews must exceed 500 words.
Extended analysis
500 to 900 words.
Book reviews & DVD review
500 to 1400 words.
Concert review
400 to 700 words. Submitted within 1-2 weeks of the show.
Festival review
For a single day festival, 700+ words; for a multi day festival, 1,500+ words..
Catching Up With
1,000 to 2,000 words
Interview
At least 2,000 words, not including the introduction. Longer is fine.
Multiple album review
At least 100 words of introduction and 200 words per album.
All other article types
At author's discretion.